Kate Winslet's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet is a highly acclaimed English actress recognized for portraying strong female characters, especially in period dramas. She has received numerous awards, including an Academy Award, multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and Golden Globe Awards. Winslet was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in both 2009 and 2021, and she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2012.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: BAFTA Award for Sense and Sensibility

In 1995, Kate Winslet won a BAFTA Award for her role as Marianne Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility.

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1997: Global stardom with Titanic

In 1997, Kate Winslet achieved global stardom with her leading role in James Cameron's epic romance Titanic, which became the highest-grossing film at the time.

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1999: Grammy Award for Listen to the Storyteller

In 1999, Kate Winslet won a Grammy Award for her narration of a short story in the audiobook Listen to the Storyteller.

2001: Starred in the biopic Iris

In 2001, Kate Winslet starred in the biopic Iris, portraying the novelist Iris Murdoch at different ages alongside Judi Dench. Winslet's performance earned her a third Oscar nomination, as well as BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actress.

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2004: Starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

In 2004, Kate Winslet starred in the science fiction romance Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. She played Clementine Kruczynski, a woman who decides to erase memories of her ex-boyfriend. Her performance earned her Best Actress nominations at the Oscar and BAFTA award ceremonies.

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2005: Guest role in Extras and starred in Romance & Cigarettes

In 2005, Kate Winslet had a guest role in an episode of the British comedy sitcom Extras, receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. She also starred in Romance & Cigarettes, a musical romantic comedy, where she played Tula.

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2005: Winslet included on People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" listing

In 2005, Kate Winslet was included on People magazine's "Most Beautiful People" listing. She has also spoken against Botox and plastic surgery and is trying to encourage natural aging.

2006: Starred in All the King's Men and Little Children

In 2006, Kate Winslet appeared in All the King's Men, a political thriller, and starred in Little Children, a drama based on the novel of the same name. Her role in Little Children earned her BAFTA and Academy Award nominations for Best Actress.

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2007: Winslet wins libel case against Grazia magazine

In 2007, Kate Winslet won a libel case against Grazia magazine after it claimed she had visited a dietitian, receiving £10,000 in damages which she donated to an eating disorder charity.

2008: Roles in Revolutionary Road and The Reader

In 2008, Kate Winslet starred in Revolutionary Road and The Reader. For her role in The Reader, she won the BAFTA Award and the Academy Award for Best Actress.

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2009: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2009, Kate Winslet was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, recognizing her impact and influence in the film industry.

2009: Winslet wins libel case against Daily Mail

In 2009, Kate Winslet won a libel case against the British tabloid Daily Mail after it claimed she had lied about her exercise regimen, receiving an apology and a payout of £25,000.

2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Mildred Pierce

In 2011, Kate Winslet received a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce.

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2011: Starred in Mildred Pierce

In 2011, Kate Winslet starred in the five-part HBO series Mildred Pierce, an adaptation of James M. Cain's novel, playing the titular heroine. She won the Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and SAG Award for Best Actress in a miniseries for her performance.

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2011: Madame Tussauds unveils wax statue of Winslet

In 2011, Madame Tussauds in London unveiled a wax statue of Kate Winslet.

2012: Winslet appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire

In 2012, Kate Winslet was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the Birthday Honours for her services to drama.

2012: Published "The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism"

In 2012, Winslet wrote a book about autism, "The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism", which was published by Simon & Schuster and featured by the United Nations. For her work, she received Spain's Yo Dona award.

2014: Winslet receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

In 2014, Kate Winslet received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

2015: Starred in Insurgent and The Dressmaker

In 2015, Kate Winslet reprised her role as Jeanine Matthews in Insurgent, the second installment of the Divergent series, and starred in The Dressmaker, an adaptation of the Australian gothic novel. She won the AACTA Award for Best Actress for The Dressmaker.

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2015: BAFTA Award for Steve Jobs

In 2015, Kate Winslet won another BAFTA Award for her portrayal of Joanna Hoffman in the biopic Steve Jobs.

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2021: Primetime Emmy Award for Mare of Easttown

In 2021, Kate Winslet received a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the HBO miniseries Mare of Easttown.

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2021: Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2021, Kate Winslet was again recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, marking her continued influence and recognition.

2021: Winslet named one of the most influential people by Time

In 2021, Kate Winslet was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2022: Voted as one of the 50 greatest actors of all time

In 2022, Kate Winslet was voted one of the 50 greatest actors of all time in a readers' poll by Empire magazine, recognizing her dramatic force and versatility.

2022: Narrated documentary, starred in "I Am Ruth", and appeared in "Avatar: The Way of Water"

In 2022, Winslet narrated the documentary "Eleven Days in May", starred in "I Am Ruth", and appeared in "Avatar: The Way of Water", which became the third highest-grossing film of all time. She also won two BAFTA TV Awards.

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